When you file your 2024 taxes, if you are a renter, you can claim the Renter’s Credit as part of your Minnesota Individual Income Tax return (Form M1). You will no longer file a Renter’s Property Tax Refund return (Form M1PR). This means renters who previously filed both returns will not receive a separate refund later in the year.

What does this mean for a renter?

You will include your Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) information when filing your Minnesota Individual Income Tax return (Form M1). The credit will decrease how much you owe or increase any refund due.

For most renters claiming the credit, this means you will no longer file a separate Property Tax Refund return (Form M1PR) and will not receive a separate refund later in the year.

What if I do not need to file an income tax return?
You must file an income tax return to claim the Renter’s Credit. The credit is part of your income tax return.

What if I am a homeowner?

Homeowners should file Form M1PR to receive the Homestead Credit Refund. You can claim your refund online, through a software provider, or by paper. For details on these options, see Filing for a Property Tax Refund.

Where can I find more information?
Visit the MN Department of Revenue Renter’s Credit webpage.

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